This will not be the first time that Spielberg will be working on an American President's biopic. Appian Way and Lionsgate are keeping the adaptation in the family since David James Kelly, who scripted Otto Bathurst'sRobin Hood picture for them, will adapt the biography for the screen.

Their write-up has three-time Oscar-winner Spielberg directing Oscar-winner DiCaprio in the presidential role for Grant, if the movie keeps the inspired title from the best-selling bio book from Ron Chernow. However, it is not known when he would fit filming into his schedule, as he already has a number of films on his plate.

However, reports are unclear as to when this project would get off the ground, as both Spielberg and DiCaprio are busy with other projects for the foreseeable future.

YouTube to launch music streaming service on May 22
YouTube Music will be "largely devoid of video", according to CNET , which has seen the redesigned YouTube Music app in action. The company also confirmed that there will be no effect on user's Play Music uploads, purchases, and playlists.

The Oscar victor duo will be partnering for this project for the first time since the 2002 hit Catch Me If You Can.

Sources have told the film publication that DiCaprio is making the project a "priority". He is credited for bringing back economic stability in the post-Civil War era along with organised and structural removal of slavery.

The 71 year old director has recently released the well-received Ready Player One, and is now preparing to film Indiana Jones 5, as well as working on DC Comics' Blackhawk and a re-make of West Side Story.

Grant was one of the most complicated military leaders-turned politicians in American history. He went on to serve two terms at the 18th president of the United States, from 1869 to 1877.

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